Have you played any Godin guitars? Let me know ►►Support the channel and get all the best guitar deals here: ► Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/X6OrM ► Thomann: bit.ly/3opdh5w -------------------------------------------------------- ►Support the channel by becoming a member: th-cam.com/channels/8xsdxRvwRvNyl74kLDaOnw.htmljoin ------------------------------ ► Try GuitarTricks for really great online guitar lessons: www.guitartricks.com/?a_aid=5f7fe527e8aba I recently reached out to Godin and they offered me a discount on the Stadium HT in Havana Brown. This is a full deep dive review and demo video of this guitar. Check out Godin Guitars & get the Stadium HT here: Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/WB16e Thomann bit.ly/2L5W6Ya Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello - You do it to yourself 0:05 - What is it? 0:13 - Guitar is a mix 0:40 - Disclosure 1:03 - What is this video? 1:50 - Quick Walkthrough 3:15 - the Deep Dive with your host Paul Rudd 3:20 - the Weight 3:33 - Can't resist those resistance measurements 4:00 - Inside the guitar 4:50 - What brand is the switch? 5:00 - Pulling your knobs off 5:29 - my nut sac 5:35 - Let's Play a Game - Find the flaws? 5:58 - All the detailed specs 7:05 - the price is right Bob 7:55 - Did you find the flaws? 8:23 - Guitar Tones 8:30 - Clean through the different pickup options 9:22 - Dirt through the different pickup options 9:50 - More Dirt Tones and photos to distract you from my average playing skills 10:42 - that bite! 11:35 - Summary 11:41- I almost forgot about this! 12:25 - Pros 14:00 - Cons 15:00 - Misc 15:30 - Do I recommend it? 15:38 - Better than Fender? 16:00 - Oh Canada 16:47 - Goodbye Official Site: godinguitars.com/product/stadium-ht-havana-brown-mn
Just bought a new Godin Radiator and it is a nice guitar to play. Never bought one on -line and I am very happy with the purchase. Try one , you will like it
I have a Godin A6 Ultra in Cognac Burst with a high gloss finish. I quite like it. It's well made and nicely finished. I was impressed by their A12 when I tried one out but haven't bought one yet.
I have a Godin Session LTD and have come to realize that they don't sound like a Tele or Strat, they sound like a Godin and that's a very good thing. I truly believe they've made their own sound space for their brand. I absolutely love playing mine as much as I can.
@@leonardgould6657 Thanks Leonard, I've since gone on to buy a Radium LTD, Stadium 59, and a Fairmount LTD rosewood. Hard to beat the Godin build and feel.
I love that guitar! Looks great in the chocolate, matte black or the white. I have a Godin acoustic from ages ago, only an entry-level and even that is gorgeous (has a cedar top). These folks put effort and care into their guitars. Total score, Landon!
Godin should thank you. On the strength of this review alone I recently bought one [Matte Black] from SW. Keep up the good work Landon. You're one of the best on YT.
I bought one last year. The quality is top shelf. The pickups are a bit more aggressive than my Tele . Super light and resonant. You could easily mic acoustically and double a rhythm part to add some jangle to a slightly overdrive rhythm track tone. The pickups are very dynamic in their response and also very articulate . Godin has been on a roll with the Stadium, Radium and the Radiator reissue.
I love Godin. Have had two LG's and an A6. All their necks are so comfy it's remarkable. They don't feel like anyone else's. And, your fingers will smooth through the finish (good thing not bad) so it truly is your guitar as your fingers made those marks. Best Regards
I just buy one because of you !! I'm from Québec and I already have a Godin (summit classic). It's my favorite guitar so far !!!! I can't wait to try it !
I bought the white one because of this review. I absolutely love it. The tone, the playability are superb. Btw i e-mailed Godin and asked about the pickups : they are alnico V. Merci Landon!
💯 agree with you! I recently bought a Godin Stadium HT in matte black and have been so impressed with the quality for the price. Like you, I got mine at a discount because it was a factory second but I can’t see any flaws at all. I also have a Godin Belmont DC that I bought used and it’s easily the best guitar I have. My Godins are right up there with my USA Fenders quality wise, but I paid less than half for them and they’re honestly way more comfortable to play. I can’t recommend Godin guitars enough! ❤️ 🇨🇦
Completely agree. A guitar's weight is such an important consideration- can't understand why the vast majority of guitar reviews omit this detail. Thanks Landon!
I borrowed one of those for a couple of months - loved it. The neck was a bit on the thin side for me, but comfortable, and I loved the little details such angling the switch. Great guitar - I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but it would probably be my last heart beat as my wife would kill me. Excellent video as always Landon, thanks.
Thanks for the vid...I was thinking of picking one up to add to my collection so your perspective is very helpful. My first guitar was a Godin and I have owned several over the years. The best guitars for the money bar none! Their starter acoustic brands are amazing as well.
| have a Godin Session Custom. Same pickup in the bridge as yours but a Seymour Duncan ‘59 Humbucker in the neck. Also fitted with the High Definition Revoicer which is incredible (acts like a boost). Best guitar I own!
@Rj M like if it had something to do with being proud to be from Quebec ... if you are so proud of having a British queen on your currency good for you ! As far as im concerned Canada doesn’t have their own currency either ...
I used to have a Godin, I can't recall the model name but I'm pretty sure it was from their budget range. And it was made some time in the 90s. In terms of build quality it could match any expensive brand out there, inside and out. Godin are really a very underrated and often overlooked guitar maker. They really do provide great value in any price range you can find them in.
That looks pretty sweet, I like the matt black. Never tried this brand but you’ve sparked my interest now. Body contours look comfortable. Great review Landon!🎸🎸
Is yours the one with the dark neck? I was looking at those on Sweetwater, as the notification came in for this video. How do you find it? Anything you'd change? Any rough fret ends or anything?
I've had a Godin Radiator for 20 years. Clean or dirty it's a wonderful guitar. I also own a Deacon Roads, witch is a Canadian made strat with an amazing growl coming from it's homegrown pickups.
I have the Godin xtSA, and it is incredible. I still like Fender. You can argue that other Brands make better teles or strats than fender, but they also cost more. Godin is probably the only company that charges less than fender does for an equivalent or better instrument.
I was impressed to see how inexpensive some of Godin’s models are, while still being made in Canada and the US! Their woods are also sourced domestically, from what I understand. If I ever see one in a shop, I’ll be sure to try it out! Seagull Guitars are really fantastic, too. Canada is making some great instruments these days!
I bought a white one with rosewood board, slightly used with two dings on the body. Best tele or tele type guitar I have had or tried. I love it, really nice.
Wow Landon I love the look of that guitar and made in Canada. I’m definitely going to check them out. Thanks again for another great video. I have been pronouncing the Godin name wrong. Greetings from Australia mate 👍🇦🇺
I bought a Matte Black Session as one of my first electrics (the Strat "copy") and it was a B-stock as well. Discounted almost $100 CAD for a teeny-tiny little ding on the back, near the plate over the trem springs. Man, that was a great guitar.
Great video, thanks for making and sharing it with us! I've been on a recent kick of trying to own more Canadian-made gear - it's only been pedals and patch cables so far - I feel this would be a fun addition and you've definitely sold me on it.
Prestige makes a beautiful les paul style guitar for a fair price. I bought the spalted maple cap with ebony board. $600 in excellent used condition. Seymour Duncans from the factory. Plays as well as any Gibson standard I've owned or played.
When you look and listen to what Godin build, then you understand why they sell more than 200 000 electric/acoustic instruments (Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Norman...) each year around the world. Super consistant quality control and great sound. My preferred one ? The Summit Classic - Havana Brown... a jewel! Great review Landon !
I used to play with a guy who used a Godin. They make very nice guitars. Nice to see a Canadian guitar. Whatever caused it to be marked as a second doesn’t matter. That’s a well made instrument for sure. The finish is beautiful. As nice as a Custom Shop easily!
I have never played a Godin. I've always been a Fender guy. I have a friend who has a Godin and he's had it for years. I like the sound of your guitar, but by looking at it, it's shaped like a telecaster like I have. I'm glad I ran into this video. I like to hear what's in the market.
man, i had and still have couples of Godin's. Now i still own Godin rg3 passion, artisan st, Session custom triple play. I had, Session, xst, radiator, Freeway sa, sumit.....These are great guitars. They put fender to shame and other manufacturers also. Quality all around. Love Godin's.
i love my godin session. vintage burst, satin finish. rosewood fretboard. my only issue with it was aesthetic. i really didn't like it having the brand written across the pickguard, so i took a white gum eraser to that. i don't like the look of covered humbuckers on strats, so i swapped out the bridge pickup. and finally, i replaced the control knobs with vintage bell style knobs. now she's mine!
My wife plays and she bought a Godin jazz guitar with a P90 and I can say it's a very well built guitar and sounds awesome. And your right this guitar you have is certainly hot on the pick ups nice guitar.
Hi Landon, Godin really make some nice guitars ! I dig their P90 single cut. Lots of good things about them, don't know how they can reach such low prices: very close to the ones out of Chinese production, but (very well) made in Canada ! Quite an improvement :)
This is a really intriguing guitar. Looks to be very well made and sounds great. I have a Seagull acoustic, part of the same family of companies, and would not let it go for any amount of money. The Godin family of guitars are just great instruments at an unbelievably affordable price. Anyone looking for a guitar, acoustic or electric, would be doing themselves a favor by checking them out.
I have 4 Godin guitars, they're quickly replacing my Fender. One of mine, a Session HSS, was a factory 2nd and what they call flaws, I call cool character. I Really love these things. From Alberta Canada.
Godin make EXCELLENT quality guitars. They are one of the best brands out there. Definitely the best value wise. BTW that's quite a beautiful instrument you've got there!
I agree Stadium is great but G&L Bluesboy has my tele needs covered. Though I recently bought a Godin Session HT. I set up a blind Strat test at a major guitar store in Alberta Canada. Cost wasn't really a concern at the time, they gave me 4 strat style guitar one at a time in a sound room with the same amps. I made my decision based on sound and feel. I found out after I had tested an American Fender Strat, a Squire Strat, a PRS Silver Sky Strat and I had picked the Godin Session HT. I love it.
Hi Landon, I’m the one who is playing the Godin Passion Custom Classic Limited🇨🇦 The quality of the Godin is amazing, the tone, the way how the guitars are crafted just the top one. I prefer the Godin over the Fender. It is my opinion and my personal feelings but it’s easy to check out when you can play both brands and think about the price, the quality, playability, craft. All the best. Greetings from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hey Landon, I visited my local Long and McQuade yesterday. They had a white stadium HT (unfortunately they did call Godin and no “B” stocks were available) I played the guitar and Wow !! What a beautiful guitar, fit, finish and playability and tome all awesome. I compared it to a $2000 USA fender Telecaster and guess what I ended up with the Godin, just quality all around, and it’s all “Canadian” Thanks for such an awesome review.
I have six different models of Godin guitars in my collection. I bought my first Godin Signature model back in 1998, while I was living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Godin offers fantastic value for the money. I own a Godin Shifter 4 bass, which is my main and only Bass and I love it. I really want a Godin LGX or LG XT.
Hey Landon , great to see you covering the Godin, glad you listened to my suggestion lol I inquired about getting a seconds from them but was told by the company seconds only go to their dealers. Could you elaborate abit more on how you managed that feat? Thx bro keep rockin
ya I've seen seconds sold at a local store, the price is reduced. maybe I was able to get it because I was going to make a video demo/review on TH-cam. I really don't know the behind the scenes of the businesses.
@@landonbailey There is just something about he Godins where they just feel right. This is my third one. I had and ACS, looking to sell my Session now that HT is replacing it. Especially with the groove at the back of the guitar, it is a very nice touch.
Got my Godin lg with humbuckers in 2006. Had no intention of buying a guitar at the store that day and would've been disappointed with myself if I didn't buy it on the spot. Loved it so much ended up buying my brother the lg with p90s.
Great review. I also have a Godin guitar that I think is amazing. It's a 2020 Radiator model. It's got such a fantastic neck. The fret work is great and the finish looks great. It's become my go to guitar for playing unplugged. My only issue is a slight feedback when plugged in with high gain on my amp. I'm thinking the problem comes from the chambered body. When I change the strings I'll fill in with some foam and hopefully solve the problem. All I know is that I will buy another Godin in the future. Likely a Summit SG.
Im playing a Godin grand concert and it is a top end world class classical with the nicest neck i have ever played. It is also great value and plays like a 5 to 10 thousand dollar classical yet is more like 3 or 4. Cant go wrong.
Yes I have as a matter of fact. But a very long time ago. I think it was their electro classical model. Now they have tons of models. Their Montreal premiere guitars are some of the best jazz guitars out there. They compete with Gibson ES335 anyday. I have been eyeing the radiator myself and your review makes me wanna buy a stadium HT as well. I am not a fan of the look of their Radium model though.
@@landonbailey any chance you could feature a Godin Stadium 59? I’m debating between that and the Fender telecaster pro II. Love your Dark Knight version. Very tempted to spend the extra cash for the Fender, but I also like the look and feel of the Godin. Would love your thoughts if possible.
I got this guitar and it's supposed to be B stock. I can't find a flaw. Actually, other brand's A stock are not as nicely done. Love the light eeight, but it does not feel at all cheap. Don't know what they call the neck shape, but it's lovely to play. Very nice rolled edges. Thanks for the review! I concur totally. Fantastic guitar.
@@landonbailey Yes, but even with the area of the flaws marked, I couldn't see them. Pretty crazy. To my eyes, it's prrfect. Thanks again for the review.
Hey Landon, I bought one of these 2 years ago and I'm damn near getting that tone out of a Fender Champion 20 on Blackface with gain on 4. Lovin' it. Great guitar!
I kind of like the idea of where the jack is on this guitar. My Fender Tele often has problems with the jack assembly coming out. I have a Godin nylon string guitar that was very inexpensive and works well. I've made many videos using it. I also just purchased a Seagull acoustic that I'm very happy with. Your Godin Stadium HT is beautiful. I wish you lots of happy picking on it.
I have a Seagul S6 Original acoustic by Godin. Guitar is incredible. Feel, sound, smell. Everything. I played a Godin Strat style but didn’t like the sound at all. That finish on that Tele is sooo nice.
I own a Fender Telecaster Player series and a Godin Stadium 59 with the Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker (neck) and the "spicy" cajun (bridge). I enjoy them both and I would have a hard time choosing between the two. Obviously, the Seymour Duncan 59 can't produce the "round sound" the Fender single coil neck pickup gives me, but this HT seems to get very close
6.11 is flaw one. Its the tiniest dot right above the Strap Button, flaw two is few seconds after, a similar only slightly bigger white dot on the finish.
Have you played any Godin guitars? Let me know
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I recently reached out to Godin and they offered me a discount on the Stadium HT in Havana Brown.
This is a full deep dive review and demo video of this guitar.
Check out Godin Guitars & get the Stadium HT here:
Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/WB16e
Thomann bit.ly/2L5W6Ya
Timestamps:
0:00 - Hello - You do it to yourself
0:05 - What is it?
0:13 - Guitar is a mix
0:40 - Disclosure
1:03 - What is this video?
1:50 - Quick Walkthrough
3:15 - the Deep Dive with your host Paul Rudd
3:20 - the Weight
3:33 - Can't resist those resistance measurements
4:00 - Inside the guitar
4:50 - What brand is the switch?
5:00 - Pulling your knobs off
5:29 - my nut sac
5:35 - Let's Play a Game - Find the flaws?
5:58 - All the detailed specs
7:05 - the price is right Bob
7:55 - Did you find the flaws?
8:23 - Guitar Tones
8:30 - Clean through the different pickup options
9:22 - Dirt through the different pickup options
9:50 - More Dirt Tones and photos to distract you from my average playing skills
10:42 - that bite!
11:35 - Summary
11:41- I almost forgot about this!
12:25 - Pros
14:00 - Cons
15:00 - Misc
15:30 - Do I recommend it?
15:38 - Better than Fender?
16:00 - Oh Canada
16:47 - Goodbye
Official Site: godinguitars.com/product/stadium-ht-havana-brown-mn
only in my local shop. great guitars, never pulled the trigger and bought one tho
Just bought a new Godin Radiator and it is a nice guitar to play. Never bought one on -line and I am very happy with the purchase. Try one , you will like it
They make some really nice nylon string guitars.
Yes I've owned a Godin Acousticaster and a Godin Triumph, really nice guitars.
I have a Godin A6 Ultra in Cognac Burst with a high gloss finish. I quite like it. It's well made and nicely finished. I was impressed by their A12 when I tried one out but haven't bought one yet.
I think Godin is a very underrated guitar brand.
It is! I like my Godin better than Fenders that cost twice as much
Under-the-radar for casuals.
I have a Godin Session LTD and have come to realize that they don't sound like a Tele or Strat, they sound like a Godin and that's a very good thing. I truly believe they've made their own sound space for their brand. I absolutely love playing mine as much as I can.
YEAH!, RIGHT ON THE MONEY, DUDE! LOVE MINE@, ROCK ON!
@@leonardgould6657 Thanks Leonard, I've since gone on to buy a Radium LTD, Stadium 59, and a Fairmount LTD rosewood. Hard to beat the Godin build and feel.
My fellow Canadian , here’s to you and yours bud , I could cry I’m so proud of this channel
P.s watching from sturgeon county Alberta
don’t cry! actually cry it’s fine. then laugh, then hurl. cheers! 🇨🇦🎸👍
cool I was in Calgary way back in 2010. Enjoyed the city.
Watching from Embrun Ontario east of Ottawa.
Watching from Blainville ,Quebec 😉
I’m Canadian too and I have played Godin ( Simon and Patrick) acoustics for years. They are excellent value for money guitars.
nice!
@@landonbailey I have a Godin LGT. GREAT GUITAR
@@ezxl my latest is a Simon and Patrick folk from the woodland pro series. All wood construction it’s amazing
I love that guitar! Looks great in the chocolate, matte black or the white. I have a Godin acoustic from ages ago, only an entry-level and even that is gorgeous (has a cedar top). These folks put effort and care into their guitars. Total score, Landon!
Godin should thank you. On the strength of this review alone I recently bought one [Matte Black] from SW.
Keep up the good work Landon. You're one of the best on YT.
hey cool! how do you like it?
Nice little jam at the start man! Great work!
Rock on! (auto TH-cam reply) 😝
Nice to see you here Shane!
I bought one last year. The quality is top shelf. The pickups are a bit more aggressive than my Tele . Super light and resonant. You could easily mic acoustically and double a rhythm part to add some jangle to a slightly overdrive rhythm track tone. The pickups are very dynamic in their response and also very articulate . Godin has been on a roll with the Stadium, Radium and the Radiator reissue.
Thanks for sharing!
I love Godin. Have had two LG's and an A6. All their necks are so comfy it's remarkable. They don't feel like anyone else's. And, your fingers will smooth through the finish (good thing not bad) so it truly is your guitar as your fingers made those marks. Best Regards
Solid stuff. It was nice to hear you so effusive in your praise about your fave model. I'll give them a look for sure.
thanks! I had to look up effusive, so I can say I learned something new today :)
I just buy one because of you !! I'm from Québec and I already have a Godin (summit classic). It's my favorite guitar so far !!!! I can't wait to try it !
ah very cool! let me know what you think
Thanks Landon! Easily the best demo video I’ve seen on TH-cam for this Godin guitar!
Wow, thanks!
I bought the white one because of this review. I absolutely love it. The tone, the playability are superb. Btw i e-mailed Godin and asked about the pickups : they are alnico V. Merci Landon!
I love the white one! cool thanks for the info about the pickup
I bought a second hand elec. Godin, 20 years ago. It is still beautiful and it has outstanding sustain ... love it !!
Very nice!
💯 agree with you! I recently bought a Godin Stadium HT in matte black and have been so impressed with the quality for the price. Like you, I got mine at a discount because it was a factory second but I can’t see any flaws at all. I also have a Godin Belmont DC that I bought used and it’s easily the best guitar I have. My Godins are right up there with my USA Fenders quality wise, but I paid less than half for them and they’re honestly way more comfortable to play. I can’t recommend Godin guitars enough! ❤️ 🇨🇦
beautiful sounding guitar landon. best looking tele i have seen in a while. the color and contours are killer.
I’ve had this guitar in Havana Brown for almost a year. Even replaced the pickups with fender’s yosemite pickups. Love it
cool!
putting the guitar on the scale is very appreciated - the older you get, guitar weight matters
Completely agree. A guitar's weight is such an important consideration- can't understand why the vast majority of guitar reviews omit this detail. Thanks Landon!
I borrowed one of those for a couple of months - loved it. The neck was a bit on the thin side for me, but comfortable, and I loved the little details such angling the switch. Great guitar - I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but it would probably be my last heart beat as my wife would kill me. Excellent video as always Landon, thanks.
cheers!
Thanks for the vid...I was thinking of picking one up to add to my collection so your perspective is very helpful. My first guitar was a Godin and I have owned several over the years. The best guitars for the money bar none! Their starter acoustic brands are amazing as well.
hey cool, glad it was helpful!
I have a Godin Session HSS in cherryburst and it's one of the best strat I've ever had. Proud to be a Québécois !
you might like the swearing in my unboxing video :)
| have a Godin Session Custom. Same pickup in the bridge as yours but a Seymour Duncan ‘59 Humbucker in the neck. Also fitted with the High Definition Revoicer which is incredible (acts like a boost). Best guitar I own!
Good things come from Quebec! My wife if from Montreal!
@Rj M and why would that be?
@Rj M like if it had something to do with being proud to be from Quebec ... if you are so proud of having a British queen on your currency good for you ! As far as im concerned Canada doesn’t have their own currency either ...
I've totally been waiting for this review Landon. Thank you!
thanks for waiting! it took me a while
@@landonbailey well worth it 👌
Godin make some excellent guitars. Simply built but done well with quality materials. Play and feel - so good.
Great looking and sounding guitar. I love the Hockey Night in Canada T-shirt as well! Nicely done video and review!
Thank you kindly!
I used to have a Godin, I can't recall the model name but I'm pretty sure it was from their budget range. And it was made some time in the 90s. In terms of build quality it could match any expensive brand out there, inside and out. Godin are really a very underrated and often overlooked guitar maker. They really do provide great value in any price range you can find them in.
top quality!
I have played one at a friend's house. Don't remember which Godin, but I remember that the guitar sounded out of this world!
That looks pretty sweet, I like the matt black. Never tried this brand but you’ve sparked my interest now. Body contours look comfortable. Great review Landon!🎸🎸
I have this guitar in Trans White - absolutely in love with it.
Is yours the one with the dark neck? I was looking at those on Sweetwater, as the notification came in for this video.
How do you find it? Anything you'd change? Any rough fret ends or anything?
that's the one I was going for originally! but it was on backorder.
@@CurrieNerd Flawless - can’t say enough good things about this guitar. I also have the Godin Session HT, and it is also perfect. Love Godin!
@@landonbailey I had to wait months! But it was worth it. Love the rosewood neck :)
@@janetostrand3731 Long shot.. but you don't have a Player Tele to compare it to, do you? Thanks :)
I've had a Godin Radiator for 20 years. Clean or dirty it's a wonderful guitar. I also own a Deacon Roads, witch is a Canadian made strat with an amazing growl coming from it's homegrown pickups.
I still don't know all the model names. I'll have to take a look at that one
I have a Godin SD. Traded in a Fender Strat for it. Very pleased with the Godin. Liked that it has 2 single coil pickups and a humbucker.
I have the Godin xtSA, and it is incredible. I still like Fender. You can argue that other Brands make better teles or strats than fender, but they also cost more. Godin is probably the only company that charges less than fender does for an equivalent or better instrument.
Great guitar, have just got a Godin Session HT myself and very impressed! Subscribed at 10:44 Ana’s Song 🤘🏻
I was impressed to see how inexpensive some of Godin’s models are, while still being made in Canada and the US! Their woods are also sourced domestically, from what I understand. If I ever see one in a shop, I’ll be sure to try it out!
Seagull Guitars are really fantastic, too. Canada is making some great instruments these days!
ya the prices are really surprising
I have 2 Norman acoustics and a Simon and Patrick acoustic. All are amazing! Inexpensive and sound and play great!
I bought a white one with rosewood board, slightly used with two dings on the body. Best tele or tele type guitar I have had or tried. I love it, really nice.
Thanks for sharing! I love that one
I have a number of Godin guitars and they are all first rate, premium instruments. One of them is the Stadium '59 and it is one of my favourites.
Wow Landon I love the look of that guitar and made in Canada. I’m definitely going to check them out. Thanks again for another great video. I have been pronouncing the Godin name wrong. Greetings from Australia mate 👍🇦🇺
cheers!
I bought a Matte Black Session as one of my first electrics (the Strat "copy") and it was a B-stock as well. Discounted almost $100 CAD for a teeny-tiny little ding on the back, near the plate over the trem springs.
Man, that was a great guitar.
that’s awesome. their quality control is top notch
Great video, thanks for making and sharing it with us! I've been on a recent kick of trying to own more Canadian-made gear - it's only been pedals and patch cables so far - I feel this would be a fun addition and you've definitely sold me on it.
nice! ya it’s been great
Prestige makes a beautiful les paul style guitar for a fair price. I bought the spalted maple cap with ebony board. $600 in excellent used condition. Seymour Duncans from the factory. Plays as well as any Gibson standard I've owned or played.
Godin guitars are amazing. I had a Simon & Patrick acoustic that was far less expensive than a Martin and sounded every bit as good.
nice!
When you look and listen to what Godin build, then you understand why they sell more than 200 000 electric/acoustic instruments (Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Norman...) each year around the world. Super consistant quality control and great sound. My preferred one ? The Summit Classic - Havana Brown... a jewel! Great review Landon !
I can’t remember if I heard correctly that they are the top selling North American guitar manufacturer.
Mine was Havana brown as well.
I have a Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II with Godin P90's and it's also a great guitar. I get compliments on it all the time for looks and tone.
Thanks for sharing!
Me too! It’s easily the best guitar I’ve ever owned.
A very impressive guitar and deep dive/demo. Great stuff, Landon.
Thank you kindly!
Great choice of intro song! Just is so good!
Dang, that is a sweet guitar. Always hear good things about Godin.
I used to play with a guy who used a Godin. They make very nice guitars. Nice to see a Canadian guitar. Whatever caused it to be marked as a second doesn’t matter. That’s a well made instrument for sure. The finish is beautiful. As nice as a Custom Shop easily!
Very cool!
thanks for this - there aren't enough reviews about this guitar out there. I want one bad. I just bought a Godin Session HT and I LOVE it!
Doesn't Jinsung make Wilkinson parts?
I don’t know the brand at all
cheers!
I have never played a Godin. I've always been a Fender guy. I have a friend who has a Godin and he's had it for years. I like the sound of your guitar, but by looking at it, it's shaped like a telecaster like I have. I'm glad I ran into this video. I like to hear what's in the market.
man, i had and still have couples of Godin's. Now i still own Godin rg3 passion, artisan st, Session custom triple play. I had, Session, xst, radiator, Freeway sa, sumit.....These are great guitars. They put fender to shame and other manufacturers also. Quality all around. Love Godin's.
Thanks for sharing!
i love my godin session. vintage burst, satin finish. rosewood fretboard. my only issue with it was aesthetic. i really didn't like it having the brand written across the pickguard, so i took a white gum eraser to that. i don't like the look of covered humbuckers on strats, so i swapped out the bridge pickup. and finally, i replaced the control knobs with vintage bell style knobs. now she's mine!
My wife plays and she bought a Godin jazz guitar with a P90 and I can say it's a very well built guitar and sounds awesome. And your right this guitar you have is certainly hot on the pick ups nice guitar.
Thanks for sharing!
Sounds really nice!!! Great review!!!
Thanks for watching
Hi Landon, Godin really make some nice guitars ! I dig their P90 single cut. Lots of good things about them, don't know how they can reach such low prices: very close to the ones out of Chinese production, but (very well) made in Canada ! Quite an improvement :)
I have a Godin A8 electric mandolin. I have had it for years before I started on guitars. I love it. The quality is excellent. Oh Canada
Thanks for sharing!
Now THIS is a review! Sarcasm and sense of humor is on point too. Man, dem toanz...😳
oh hey thanks!
Love your reviews . I will be buying one of these guitars for sure.
Rock on!
This is a really intriguing guitar. Looks to be very well made and sounds great. I have a Seagull acoustic, part of the same family of companies, and would not let it go for any amount of money. The Godin family of guitars are just great instruments at an unbelievably affordable price. Anyone looking for a guitar, acoustic or electric, would be doing themselves a favor by checking them out.
I have 4 Godin guitars, they're quickly replacing my Fender. One of mine, a Session HSS, was a factory 2nd and what they call flaws, I call cool character. I Really love these things. From Alberta Canada.
cheers! 🇨🇦👍
Beautiful guitar, love the string thru and belly cut! Go Canadian!
it's awesome!
@@landonbailey thank you Landon , looking 4ward to your next video!
Godin make EXCELLENT quality guitars. They are one of the best brands out there. Definitely the best value wise. BTW that's quite a beautiful instrument you've got there!
Right on!
I didn't see or hear anything wrong with with that guitar. Godin has a good reputation for making quality instruments. Thanks
I agree Stadium is great but G&L Bluesboy has my tele needs covered. Though I recently bought a Godin Session HT. I set up a blind Strat test at a major guitar store in Alberta Canada. Cost wasn't really a concern at the time, they gave me 4 strat style guitar one at a time in a sound room with the same amps. I made my decision based on sound and feel. I found out after I had tested an American Fender Strat, a Squire Strat, a PRS Silver Sky Strat and I had picked the Godin Session HT. I love it.
An absolute Beauty !!!
Those pickups take gain extremely well! Beautiful guitar Landon.
Thank you kindly!
That Stadium is a sweet guitar! I so want the Godin Radium HSH, one day perhaps.
Just bought the Radium Limited Winchester brown Friday 😉
Hi Landon, I’m the one who is playing the Godin Passion Custom Classic Limited🇨🇦 The quality of the Godin is amazing, the tone, the way how the guitars are crafted just the top one. I prefer the Godin over the Fender. It is my opinion and my personal feelings but it’s easy to check out when you can play both brands and think about the price, the quality, playability, craft. All the best. Greetings from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Thanks for sharing! cheers!
The HNIC t-shirt is also an invaluable piece of Canadian craftsmanship!
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From Leo: I have a Godin A-6 and a Fifth Ave hollowbody. Very good playing guitars. Glad you got one,
hey Leo! nice
Hey Landon, I visited my local Long and McQuade yesterday. They had a white stadium HT (unfortunately they did call Godin and no “B” stocks were available) I played the guitar and Wow !! What a beautiful guitar, fit, finish and playability and tome all awesome. I compared it to a $2000 USA fender Telecaster and guess what I ended up with the Godin, just quality all around, and it’s all “Canadian” Thanks for such an awesome review.
Very cool! ya and it's super light. great guitar
I have six different models of Godin guitars in my collection.
I bought my first Godin Signature model back in 1998, while I was living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
very cool!
Have 3 Godins; electric and acoustic. Fantastic instruments!
nice!
Godin offers fantastic value for the money. I own a Godin Shifter 4 bass, which is my main and only Bass and I love it. I really want a Godin LGX or LG XT.
Hey Landon , great to see you covering the Godin, glad you listened to my suggestion lol I inquired about getting a seconds from them but was told by the company seconds only go to their dealers. Could you elaborate abit more on how you managed that feat? Thx bro keep rockin
ya I've seen seconds sold at a local store, the price is reduced. maybe I was able to get it because I was going to make a video demo/review on TH-cam. I really don't know the behind the scenes of the businesses.
Appreciate your honesty regarding the promotion.
for sure!
One of the reasons I like the look of it is that there is no pick guard. And I also love that it is a very light guitar.
the weight is such a pro in my books
@@landonbailey There is just something about he Godins where they just feel right. This is my third one. I had and ACS, looking to sell my Session now that HT is replacing it. Especially with the groove at the back of the guitar, it is a very nice touch.
Love your deep dive videos very informative. Great job Landon
all appreciate the support!
Been looking forward to this review! This might be my next guitar! Once I learn to play. Lol
Good choice!
Got my Godin lg with humbuckers in 2006. Had no intention of buying a guitar at the store that day and would've been disappointed with myself if I didn't buy it on the spot.
Loved it so much ended up buying my brother the lg with p90s.
nice!
love the angled pickup selector switch...way cool! I've never played one..
ya you can push it with your pinky finger. really cool
I have a Godin Exit 22. The best electric guitar I've owned so far. I've been eyeing the Stadium HT since it came out.
do it! :)
Great review. I also have a Godin guitar that I think is amazing. It's a 2020 Radiator model. It's got such a fantastic neck. The fret work is great and the finish looks great. It's become my go to guitar for playing unplugged. My only issue is a slight feedback when plugged in with high gain on my amp. I'm thinking the problem comes from the chambered body. When I change the strings I'll fill in with some foam and hopefully solve the problem. All I know is that I will buy another Godin in the future. Likely a Summit SG.
ah nice!
Im playing a Godin grand concert and it is a top end world class classical with the nicest neck i have ever played.
It is also great value and plays like a 5 to 10 thousand dollar classical yet is more like 3 or 4.
Cant go wrong.
Yes I have as a matter of fact. But a very long time ago. I think it was their electro classical model. Now they have tons of models. Their Montreal premiere guitars are some of the best jazz guitars out there. They compete with Gibson ES335 anyday. I have been eyeing the radiator myself and your review makes me wanna buy a stadium HT as well. I am not a fan of the look of their Radium model though.
It is honestly refreshing to watch your unpretentious videos, now...with that out of the way...carry on😁
I’ve only have played their acoustic guitars. Best for the money in my opinion.
It's also been my experience with the electric ones.. For guitars made in North America very hard
to beat for the money..
Looks and sounds great. Like the Havana Brown over the black and white models. Thank you for a great video.
cheers!
We need more Godin guitars on here Landon!! 😎
I agree
@@landonbailey any chance you could feature a Godin Stadium 59? I’m debating between that and the Fender telecaster pro II. Love your Dark Knight version. Very tempted to spend the extra cash for the Fender, but I also like the look and feel of the Godin. Would love your thoughts if possible.
I have a Godin Radiator that is like 20 years old. Amazing neck and tone. I am looking forward to seeing my kids grow up and play it.
I got this guitar and it's supposed to be B stock. I can't find a flaw. Actually, other brand's A stock are not as nicely done. Love the light eeight, but it does not feel at all cheap. Don't know what they call the neck shape, but it's lovely to play. Very nice rolled edges. Thanks for the review! I concur totally. Fantastic guitar.
Right on! Did yours come with a little card showing the flaws?
@@landonbailey Yes, but even with the area of the flaws marked, I couldn't see them. Pretty crazy. To my eyes, it's prrfect. Thanks again for the review.
Hey Landon, I bought one of these 2 years ago and I'm damn near getting that tone out of a Fender Champion 20 on Blackface with gain on 4. Lovin' it. Great guitar!
nice!
Hey, nice work that guitar looks sick.
Rock on!
just recently started following your channel dude. Love the personality, you're hilarious. It's good motivation to keep playing
Welcome aboard!
Can't go wrong with a Tele looking guitar. Nice!
I kind of like the idea of where the jack is on this guitar. My Fender Tele often has problems with the jack assembly coming out.
I have a Godin nylon string guitar that was very inexpensive and works well. I've made many videos using it. I also just purchased a Seagull acoustic that I'm very happy with. Your Godin Stadium HT is beautiful. I wish you lots of happy picking on it.
cheers!
Man, that looks sick. I'd be interested in one of their LPs but I literally have a Harley Benton coming in the mail tomorrow lol
I have a Seagul S6 Original acoustic by Godin. Guitar is incredible. Feel, sound, smell. Everything. I played a Godin Strat style but didn’t like the sound at all. That finish on that Tele is sooo nice.
I own a Fender Telecaster Player series and a Godin Stadium 59 with the Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker (neck) and the "spicy" cajun (bridge). I enjoy them both and I would have a hard time choosing between the two. Obviously, the Seymour Duncan 59 can't produce the "round sound" the Fender single coil neck pickup gives me, but this HT seems to get very close
Great video! More Godin stuff.. very few demos on the internet. Love my Dorchester!
Right on!
Love my Session HSS... upgraded the humbucker to SD Custom Customs
6.11 is flaw one. Its the tiniest dot right above the Strap Button, flaw two is few seconds after, a similar only slightly bigger white dot on the finish.